Posted by shar on October 15, 2000, at 21:16:45
Brad's A.S.D. FAQ ...Alt.Support.Depression FAQ
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Introduction
Alt.support.depression is a newsgroup for people who suffer from all forms of depression as well as others who may want to learn more about these disorders.
Much the information shared in this newsgroup comes from posters' experience as well as contributions by professionals in many fields.Below is a list of some of the more frequently prescribed antidepressants, and their most common side effects. The figure following each side effect is the
percentage of people taking the medication who experience that side effect.Aventyl... (nortriptyline): Dry mouth (15); Constipation (15); Weakness-fatigue (10); Tremor (10).
Effexor... (venlafaxine) Nausea (35); Headache (25); Sleepiness (25); Dry mouth (20); Insomnia (20); Constipation (15).Elavil... (amitriptyline): Dry mouth (40); Drowsiness (30); Weight gain (30); Constipation (25); Sweating (20).
Nardil... (phenelzine): dry mouth (30); insomnia (25); Increased heart rate (25); Lowered blood pressure (20); Sedation (15); Over stimulation (10)
Norpramin... (desipramine): dry mouth (15); increased pulse (15); constipation (10); reduced blood pressure (10).
Pamelor - see Aventyl
Parnate (tranylcypromine)... Dry mouth (20); Insomnia (20); Increased pulse rate (20); Lowered blood pressure (15); Over stimulation (15); Sedation (15).
Paxil (paroxetine)... Decreased sexual interest and/or problems achieving orgasm (30); Nausea (25); Sedation (25); Dizziness (15) Insomnia (15)
Prozac (fluoxetine)... Decreased sexual interest and/or problems achieving orgasm (30); Nausea (20); Headache (20); Nervousness (15); Insomnia (15); Diarrhea (15).
Sinequan (doxepin)... Dry mouth (40); Sedation (40); Weight gain (30); Lowered blood pressure (25); Constipation (25); Sweating (20).
Tofranil (imipramine)... Dry mouth (30), Reduced blood pressure (30), Constipation (20), Difficulty with urination (15).
Wellbutrin (bupropion): Agitation (30); Weight loss (25), Dizziness (20); Decreased appetite (20);
Zoloft (sertraline): Decreased sexual interest and/or problems achieving orgasm (30);Nausea (25); Headache (20); Diarrhea (20); Insomnia 15); Dry mouth (15);
Sedation (15).
poster:shar
thread:46441
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